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Google's been working on a call recording feature for its Phone app for some time, and it looks like the wait is almost over. As previously anticipated, the feature has started rolling out in India, seemingly beginning with Nokia's Android One phones, according to an announcement from the company today.
Nokia adds 3 more devices to its Android 10 upgrade plans (Updated)
Some late releases hop onto the list
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- With Android 10 Go edition made official, Juho Sarvikas has clarified Nokia's plans for its Go devices. The newer 1 Plus will get it first in Q1 2020, while the older 2.1 and 1 will receive their updates in Q2 2020.
Quick to promise software upgrades when Android 10 was announced, HMD Global has since revised its update roadmap for its Nokia smartphones with more of them expected to make the jump than initially claimed last fall.
TWRP is the most popular custom recovery for Android devices, allowing you to do anything from flash ROMs to perform full storage backups. Now the project has officially added support for more phones, including the Nokia 7.1, Xiaomi Mi 9T, and others.
Nokia 9 PureView gets its Android 10 update, 7.1 to follow next week (Update: Available for 7.1 now)
Earlier this week, Nokia held its anticipated Nokia Mobile Live event in Cairo, Egypt to discuss its hardware and software efforts for the immediate future. In addition to unveiling the new Nokia 2.3 smartphone, the once-prolific phone manufacturer officially released Android 10 for the 9 PureView and provided an update on the OS roadmap for its newest devices.
Even though the Nokia 7.1 came out more than a year ago, it still offers excellent value for money. The device was initially selling for $350 when it was released, but you can now get it for just $210, which is $40 less than what it dropped to during the summer.
The Nokia 7.1 was released a year ago and remains one of the most relevant budget devices on the market. The phone was initially priced at $350 when it came out, but it's dropped to $300 a couple of times since then. The handset has now reached an all-time-low, as several retailers are selling it for just $250.If you're unfamiliar with the handset, it's powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor and 4GB of RAM. It also has 64GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, a 5.84" 1080p display, a 3,060mAh battery, and a headphone jack. Plus, although the Nokia 7.1 originally shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo, it's been updated to Pie since.
The Nokia 7.1 was originally released late last year, and even though it has a few flaws, it's still one of the best budget phones currently available in the United States. It already went on sale a few times, and now it has once again dropped to $299 — $50 off the original price.If you're not familiar with it, the Nokia 7.1 is equipped with a Snapdragon 636 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage (plus a microSD card slot), a 5.84-inch 1080p screen, and a 3,060mAh battery. It originally shipped with Android 8.1 Oreo, but it was updated to Pie last year. There's also a headphone jack.
We're now more than 6 months out from when HMD Global started selling the Nokia 7.1 in the United States. We called it a good value with an MSRP of $350 out of the gate. Amazingly, that's the price you'll find this Android One phone on most days. But today is not one of those days: it is currently $50 off at most retailers.Amazon, B&H, and Best Buy are now selling the 7.1 for $299. That figure matches the previous best sale price back in late February that went on for about a week, though the shops are adding on more sweeteners this time around. B&H, for one, is including 3 months of cell service on Mint Mobile for free with unlimited talk, text and low-speed data plus an 8GB LTE allotment — a $60 value. Meanwhile, Best Buy will take an extra $50 off that Nokia 7.1 if you immediately bring it to your AT&T account (though an activation fee of up to $45 may apply) or buy a month's service with Cricket Wireless (a minimum of $40 for the service plan and $9.99 for the SIM card).It's rare to see a mid-range phone, much less a mid-range Android phone retain its market value for this long. The Nokia 7.1 has only seen occasional discounts with most of them either $20 or $30. On eBay, it's actually tough to pick out anything new or used below the $200 level with at least one large-scale seller sticking to the $299 line.HMD Global is still taking good care of this phone with regular software updates and the specifications are still holding up, so we do consider $299 a fair price.Buy: Amazon, B&H, Best Buy
With the 7.1, Nokia took a successful stab at designing an affordable middle range device that offers a good compromise between premium features and a fair price tag. When the phone came out in October, it was selling for $350 and shipped with Oreo, before receiving its Pie update a month later. Its price has now dropped $50, making it one of the most interesting devices in its category.Despite some acceptable drawbacks such as an oversized chin and slightly sluggish performance, the handset has little to envy from its competitors. It's nicely designed and well finished, it takes good pictures, has a decent screen, and comes with clean bloat-free Android One software. It's one of the most relevant phones you can find for $299 as it probably offers the best balance between good specs and a reasonable price, which is why buyers have praised it in their reviews.If you're still hesitating and want to know more about the Nokia 7.1 before you grab this deal, read our full review.Buy: Amazon, B&H, Best Buy
Slowly but surely, HMD Global has been rolling out Android 9 Pie to its Nokia-branded phones. The Nokia 7 Plus, 6.1, 6.1 Plus, 5.1, 5.1 Plus, 8, and 8 Sirocco have all received Pie by now. If your Nokia device still doesn't have Pie, don't fret — HMD has laid out its update timeline for all remaining phones.
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The Nokia 7.1 and 6.1 Plus are mid-range Android One devices that were recently updated to Android 9.0 Pie. Following the update, HMD Global has published their kernel source code on its website.
Nokia launched the Nokia 7.1 with Android 8.1 Oreo, but it promised a quick update to Android 9 Pie. The timeline has proven to be a little longer than we initially believed, but Pie is now rolling out to the phone. Although, HMD's Juho Sarvikas cautions that some markets will take longer than others to get final approval.
Just a few short years ago, Nokia was seldom mentioned on Android Police... or much of anywhere, really. Microsoft gobbled up Nokia's renowned smartphone division and still couldn't make Windows Phone work. The remainder of Nokia partnered with HMD to revive the brand in 2016, and some of the phones to come out of this partnership are fantastic, helped by Nokia/HMD's commitment to Android One.We've given high marks to phones like the Nokia 6.1 and 3.1—both fantastic budget devices. The 7.1 caught our attention because it's going after a long-neglected space with its $350 price tag. The Nokia 7.1 presents itself as the best of both worlds: premium features and hardware with a price that's still manageable. On paper, the Nokia 7.1 has a lot going for it: a powerful mid-range Snapdragon chip, a big screen, and extensive LTE support. In practice, it doesn't quite live up to the hype.
Most of Nokia's recent Android devices have been very good, but the Nokia 7.1 is especially a good deal. For $349, you get a Snapdragon 636 processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and a 5.8-inch 2280 x 1080 screen with HDR support. Now the device is officially on sale in the United States from a handful of retailers.
Augmented Reality may not yet be the game-changer some of its proponents would hope it to be, but little by little it's been coming into its own. AR's been in the spotlight this month thanks to the launch of the Pixel 3 and Google's re-branding of its AR Stickers app as Playground, but that's just the half of it — we've also seen a number of new devices join the list of official AR Core-supporting hardware.
The Nokia 7.1 looks primed to bring some swagger back to the mid-range smartphone game, particularly in the US. Even still, the quality of the photos and videos captured with the device isn't likely to knock your socks off. But a steadier hand and some reliable lighting should help. To that end, if you pre-order a 7.1 from B&H, you'll also get a free photo/video kit worth $65, which is about 19% of the phone's $350 price tag.
Nokia's return to the smartphone market by way of HMD has already made an impact thanks to affordable hardware and clean Android One software. Nokia just announced a new phone today, but it isn't forgetting its older devices. During the event, Nokia confirmed the first wave of Android Pie updates should hit its phones this month.
Four-and-a-half years ago, a $300 smartphone rocked American tech news with its tier one specifications and shockingly low price tag: the OnePlus One.
Google's ARCore team just rolled out a new update that appears to bring the augmented reality framework to several more phones and tablets. Some hot new (and upcoming) devices are on the list, like the Galaxy Note9, OnePlus 6T, and ROG Phone. These are also joined by some older models like the Sony Xperia X.